Add flavor to your recordings, Sequences | Canon MVX40i, MVX-45i

Effects ( 64)

Add flavor to your recordings.

Black and White (BLK & WHT)

Sepia (SEPIA)

Art (ART)

Mosaic (MOSAIC)

Ball (BALL)

Cube (CUBE)

Wave (WAVE)

Color Mask (COLOR M.)				Mirror (MIRROR)

Multi-Image Screen ( 66)

Captures moving subjects in 4, 9 or 16 sequences of still images and displays them at one time. Sound will be recorded normally.

4 Sequences

9 Sequences

16 Sequences

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Canon MVX40i, MVX-45i manual Add flavor to your recordings, Sequences

Contents

Qjolvk SRUWDQW8VDJH,QVWUXFWLRQV 211&77+0$,163/8*5207+6833/62&.7+1127,186 About the Operating Modes Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual Trademark Acknowledgements Table of Contents Digital Camera Functions Optional Accessories Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide MVX45i/MVX40i/MVX40 Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Screen Displays during Recording/Playback Camera ModeScreen Displays Play VCR Mode Card Camera Mode Card Play Mode Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Connect the power cord to Adapter Using a Household Power Source Camcorder’s DC in terminal or to the power adapter Max. Recording Time Charging, Recording and Playback TimesNB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time Typical Recording Time Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Loading a CassetteLoad the cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo Removing the Card Inserting a Memory CardInserting the Card Attaching the Lens Cap Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Fastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Wireless Controller Using the Wireless ControllerInserting the Battery Insert the battery holder LCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Press the Open button and open the LCD panel 90 degrees Menu Display Setup Changing the Display Language Setting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Menu System ZONE/DSTPARIS Time Zones Press the start/stop button to begin recording Set the camcorder to Camera modeRecording Movies on a Tape Before You Begin Recording Time Code Remaining battery chargeScreen Displays during Recording Remaining tape Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord pause mode Press and release the record review button Recording Movies on a Memory Card Recording on a Memory CardRecording Still Images on a Memory Card About the focusing frame Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Screen Displays during Movie Recording Camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom ZoomingOptical Zoom 14x optical zoom 10x optical zoom Menu Camera Setup Digital Zoom Lie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Tips for Better RecordingLean against a wall Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Set the camcorder to Card Play mode Playing Back a Memory Card Adjusting the Headphones Volume Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Speaker Volume Menu VCR Setup AV/PHONES AV Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal Input Creative Zone Using the Recording ProgramsAs the flow of rivers Settings for each scene Image Zone Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording programs Selecting the Recording Program Using the Super Night Mode Using the Special Scene Modes Set the mode dial to Press the SET dial Using the Program AE Mode Set the mode dial to 1/3, 1/6 For recording subjects in dark places 12, 1/25 120 Using the Shutter-Priority AE ModeGuidelines for selecting the shutter speed Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Exposure Lock AdjustingRecordingExposure ManuallyExposure Adjustment Infinity Focus Adjusting the Focus ManuallyTurn the focus ring to adjust the focus MF appears Using the Mini Video Light Press the Light button Press the start/stop button Using the Self-TimerWhen recording movies Press the self-timer button Appears Recording with an External Microphone Long microphones may appear on the screen Press the FUNC. button Changing the Settings with the FUNC. ButtonMenu appears Symbols of the current settings are displayed List of Menu Items Func Setting the White Balance Auto Press the FUNC. button Image Effect OFF When you have selected CustomSelecting an Image Effect Zigzag Zigzag Using Digital EffectsBegin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Beam Beam Tide Tide Add flavor to your recordings Sequences Effect Selecting a FaderAvailability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Select the fader type Selecting an Effect Play VCR modeSymbol of the selected effect appears Select the effect type Selecting an Effect in Card Camera Mode Using the Multi-Image Screen Select S.SPEED and select the transition speed Mix level adjustment light area of the still image Combining Images Card Mix Selecting the Card Mix Effect Sample Images Menu appears Changing the Settings with the Menu ButtonSelecting Menus and Settings List of Menu Items Menu MVX40i/MVX40 OFF, 56X OFF, 40X Card Operations in index screen display Card SetupCard Operations 12bit Audio Audio SetupL/L, R/R 16bit, 12bit System MY Camera Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Menu VCR Setup REC Modesp Displaying the Audio Recording Level during Playback Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAdjust the level with the SET dial Press the Audio Level button About the audio level indicator Adjusting the Headphone VolumeMenu Audio Setup Using the Wind Screen Menu Audio Setup Wind Screenauto Menu Camera Setup Widescreenoff Widescreen TV Recording Select a setting option and press the Menu button Changing the My Camera SettingsChanging the My Camera Settings Creating a Start-up ImagePage Select the magnified area with the SET dial MagnifyingPlaybackthe ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Playback image can be magnified up to 5 times Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Menu Display Setup Time Seldate & Time Data CODEDATE/TIMEDisplaying the Data Code Card Play mode, move to step End Search Stop mode, press the END Search button Appears To cancel, press the Zero SET Memory button again When you have finished playback, rewind the tapeThis function is operated with the wireless controller Returning to a Pre-marked Position Date Search Press the or button to begin searching Selecting the Image Quality/Size Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card Select the still image size Selecting the Still Image Size and QualitySelecting the Movie Size Select the still image quality Press the FUNC. button Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory Card Still I. REC OFF Using the Flash Press the flash button Using the Optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light About the AF-Assist Lamp Selecting the Metering Method Evaluative Focusing method cannot be changed in the Fireworks mode SCN Changing the focusing methodTurn the SET dial to select the focusing method Focusing frame appears Selecting the Drive Mode Changing the Drive Mode Press the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous ShootingAuto Exposure Bracketing Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode Single Press the FUNC. button after the last image Menu Camera Setup Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Index Screen Playing Back/Searching ImagesSlide Show Slide Show Card Jump Function Press and hold the Card + or Card button Protecting during Index Screen Display Protecting ImagesProtecting during Single Image Playback Protect Erasing All Images Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image Menu Card Operations Format Cancel and Execute appearsFormatting a Memory Card Select Execute Connecting a Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR RecordingEditingto a VCR or Digital Video Device Press the button to stop recording ConnectingAnalog Line-in Recording Connected device Stop playback Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card When recording a still imageCard access indicator flashes When recording a movie If a cassette is loaded, make sure that the tape is stopped Dubbing If AV DV is displayed, change the settingDV Dubbing You can check the picture on the screen 109 Concerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals AV DV/ OFF Menu VCR SetupTurning On the Analog-Digital Converter AV Dvoff Headphones cannot be used Use a tape recorded in SP, 12-bit mode with this camcorder Connecting an Audio DeviceConnecting a Microphone Audio Dubbing 114 Playing Back the Added Sound 12bit AUDIOSTEREO1 Recording a Still Image from the Tape Recording from the Tape on a Memory CardRecording a Movie from the Tape Movie size can be selected 117 Direct Print compatible CP printer Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderPrinting Still Images PictBridge compliant non-Canon Printer a will display for images that cannot be printed Printing after Selecting the Print SettingsPrint setting menu appears When you have finished printing Cancel Printing Printing Errors Selecting the Number of Copies Selecting the Print SettingsSetting the Print Style Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer Guide Card #1*, Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4For details on paper type, refer to the Printer User Prints right to the edges Prints with date Prints 1 still image perPrints 8 copies of the same still image on one Prints without date Selecting the Image Style Move the trimming frame Trimming SettingsChange the size of the trimming frame Trimming frame appears Selecting in Index Screen Display Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Print Order Menu Card Operations Print Orders ALL Erase Erasing All Print OrdersPrinting Menu Print TransferringConnecting to a PCVideo Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable Windows XP/Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Only Transferring Using a USB CableConnect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Direct Transfer Windows OS only Preparations Transferring Images ALL IMAGES, NEW IMAGES, Transfer Orders Transferring Images Select & TRANSFER, Wallpaper Menu Card Operations TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Erasing All Transfer OrdersTransfer Order Select TRANS.ORDERS ALL Erase Network Mode appears on the camcorder screen Preparation for Using DV MessengerStart the computer Install DV Messenger Start DV Messenger Problem Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/Playback 137 Editing Memory Card OperationPrinting Condensation How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Condensation may form in the following cases Message Explanation List of MessagesMemory Card Related Messages Card Error Direct Print Related Messages 142 Treat the battery pack with care HandlingDo’s & Don’tsPrecautionsBattery Pack Camcorder Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure About the battery terminal coverCassette Memory Card Lithium Button BatteryBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Cleaning the Video Heads Using the Camcorder Abroad Maintenance/OthersCleaning Storage Additional Information CB-2LTE Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger FS-34U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video LightWD-H34 Wide-converter WS-20 Wrist Strap VL-3 Video Light DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone Memory Card SpecificationsSystem Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterNB-2LH Battery Pack MMC-16M MultiMediaCard Index Grip belt 156 USB terminal DQRQ$XVWUDOLD3W\/WG